Please take a look at the listing below of our 2025 past events with the link to the recording and any resources shared during the talk. If you are looking for any Tech Talks from 2022, 2023, or 2024, please click one of the links below.
SUNY Tech Talks 2022 – Recordings
SUNY Tech Talks 2023 – Recordings
SUNY Tech Talks 2024 – Recordings
Questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kris Lynch, Technical Programs Manager at the SUNY CPD, at 315-214-2428 or krista.lynch@suny.edu.
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern
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Links from the chat:
- Amy Brandt’s (Microsoft) Email
- Jeremy Fass’s (Forstye) Email
- John Molicone’s (Semperis) Email
- Tim Fairlie’s (Microsoft) Email
- Joshua Klein’s (Microsoft) Email
- SUNY Microsoft FY256 Account Team JPG
- Enhancing Cybersecurity across the SUNY System Slides (PDF))
- SUNY – Microsoft 365 A5 Value Slides (PDF)
Agenda:
Welcome & Kickoff
- Speaker: Kevin Stillman, CTO
- Topic: Opening Remarks & Strategic Vision
Microsoft Team Introductions
- Speaker: Microsoft Account Executive Amy Brandt + ATS Tim Fairlie
Forsyte + Sempris Overview
- Speakers: Jeremy Fass & John Mollicone
- Topic: Enhancing Security & Productivity with Forsyte and Sempris
Licensing requirements for program: Microsoft A5 Security + A5 Capabilities
- Speaker: Microsoft Security Specialist, Josh Klein
Microsoft Security Concessions for EES Anniversary Orders
- Speaker: Francoise Adebayo
- Topic: Available Security Incentives & Licensing Benefits
Q&A + Closing Remarks
- Open forum for questions and feedback
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern
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Links from the chat:
- Mike Barbato’s (Microsoft) Email
- Mark Quickel’s (Microsoft) Email
- Mark Quickel’s GitHub
- Mark Quickel’s LinkedIn
- Microsoft Build 2025 Book of News
- Cloud-first developer productivity strategies – Microsoft Dev Box, Deployment Environments, Copilot (YouTube)
Developer Productivity Driven by AI
Presenters: Mark Quickel, Microsoft App Innovation Specialist
Mark Quickel, Microsoft App Innovation Specialist, will present on the topic of Developer Productivity Driven by AI. The session will focus on GitHub Copilot and its transformative impact across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Mark will highlight how Copilot is accelerating innovation, improving code quality, and reducing development time. The discussion will also include the latest features announced at Microsoft Build this week, along with real-world examples of how teams are leveraging AI-powered development tools to drive efficiency and creativity.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern
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Links from the chat:
- Mike Barbato’s (Microsoft) Email
- Shane Brown’s (Microsoft) Email
- Bonnie Phelan’s (Microsoft) Email
- Slides from the Meeting
An Informational Session on Microsoft’s Unified Services
Presenters: Shane Brown, Microsoft Unified Services Specialist, Bonnie Phalen, Sr Customer Success Account Manager
Join us for an insightful session with Shane Brown, a Microsoft Unified Services Specialist, and Bonnie Phalen, Sr CSAM as they delve into the world of Microsoft’s Unified Services. This session is tailored for Higher Education institutions, providing a comprehensive overview of why these institutions are increasingly adopting Unified Services, the key components involved, various use cases, and the significant value and benefits they offer.
Key Highlights:
- Why Higher Education Institutions Have Unified Services: Discover the driving factors behind the adoption of Unified Services in the education sector. Learn how these services help institutions streamline their IT operations, enhance support capabilities, and improve overall efficiency.
- Components of Unified Services: Gain an understanding of the essential components that make up Microsoft’s Unified Services. This includes an overview of the support structure, service delivery management, and the integration of various Microsoft technologies to provide a seamless support experience.
- Use Cases: Explore real-world examples and use cases of how Higher Education institutions are leveraging Unified Services to address their unique challenges. From improving IT support to enhancing cybersecurity measures, see how these services are making a difference.
- Value and Benefits: Learn about the tangible benefits that Unified Services bring to educational institutions. This includes 24×7 support, as needed ticket openings, proactive support and engineering engagements, and streamlined problem resolution.
Summary of Unified Support and Services:
Microsoft Unified Support is designed to provide comprehensive, as-needed support for IT staff, ensuring that institutions can resolve issues quickly and efficiently. Key benefits include:
- 24×7 Support: Access to support personnel around the clock, ensuring that help is available whenever needed.
- As Needed Ticket Openings: Institutions can open as many support tickets as required without worrying about counting support hours.
- Proactive Support: Engage with certified engineers for various projects and receive proactive support to prevent issues before they arise.
- Service Delivery Management: Benefit from streamlined and consistent communications with a dedicated point of contact who understands your IT environment and objectives.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Microsoft’s Unified Services can transform your institution’s IT support and operations. Join us for an engaging and informative session with Shane Brown and Bonnie Phalen.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern
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Links from the chat:
- Mike Barbato’s (Microsoft) Email
- Steve Scholz’ (Microsoft) Email
- Download the Microsoft Defender for Identity classic sensor
- What is Microsoft Defender for Identity?
A Deep Dive into the Entra ID Suite
Presenter: Steve Scholz, Microsoft US Education, Director Security Solutions
Agenda
- ID Governance
- Entra Private Access- ZTNA
- Entra Internet Access
- Entra ID Protection
- Verified ID with Face Check
- Q&A Session
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern
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Links from the chat:
- Mike Barbato’s (Microsoft) Email
- Use the Copilot Studio Agent Builder to Build Agents | Microsoft Learn
- Microsoft 365 Copilot – Microsoft Adoption
- Renata’s Slides
- 5 easy steps to enable agents authoring in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Microsoft Ai for All
Presenter: Renata Ruiz, Microsoft Sr. Modern Workplace & Copilot Specialist
Renata will introduce the AI for All solution, highlighting the use of M365 Copilot and Copilot chat, leveraging agents and Copilot studio.
Agenda
- Welcome and Introduction
- Microsoft Announcement “Ai for All”
- Q&A Session
- Closing Remarks
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